research Is Dehydroepiandrosterone a Hormone?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.
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research The Placebo Effect And Randomized Trials: Analysis Of Conventional Medicine
The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.
research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Toward Understanding Scarless Skin Wound Healing and Pathological Scarring
Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
research Severe Steroid-Dependent Idiopathic Angioedema with Response to Rituximab
A woman with severe angioedema improved significantly after treatment with rituximab.
research Re-Investigating the Basement Membrane Zone of Psoriatic Epidermal Lesions: Is Laminin-511 a New Player in Psoriasis Pathogenesis?
Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.
research Beta-Caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing Through Multiple Routes
Beta-caryophyllene, found in essential oils, helps wounds heal better in multiple ways.
research Synthesis and Pharmacological Properties of Heterocyclic Steroids
The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
research Discovery of a Novel Hybrid from Finasteride and Epristeride as 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
New hybrid compound found to effectively prevent hair loss.
research The Role of 3Rs in the Age of One Health: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
research The Anxiolytic Effect of Pregnancy in Rats Is Reversed by Finasteride
Pregnancy reduces anxiety in rats, but finasteride reverses this effect.
research Costunolide: A Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone with Diverse Therapeutic Potential
Costunolide may have multiple health benefits, including promoting hair growth and protecting against cancer and diabetes, but more research is needed.
research Prenatal Serological Diagnosis of Intrauterine Cytomegalovirus Infection
Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.
research The 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride but Not Finasteride Protects Dopamine Neurons in the MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
research Hair Matters in Melanoma Biology
The document concludes that the immune-inhibitory environment of the hair follicle may prevent melanoma development.
research The Charnoly Body as a Universal Biomarker of Cell Injury
Charnoly bodies could be a marker for cell damage, and certain nutrients and proteins might prevent them, potentially helping with brain diseases and cancer.
research Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women: What Is the Evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Leflunomide: An Unlikely Trigger and Mechanistically a Beneficial Drug for Alopecia Areata
Leflunomide is more likely to help treat alopecia areata than cause it.
research Robotic Hair Transplantation – Artificial Intelligence Plus Human Touch
Robotic hair transplantation with AI offers more reliable, precise, and efficient hair restoration.
research Emerging Treatments in Alopecia
New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
research Nanotechnology Advances for Hair Loss
Nanotechnology could make hair loss treatments more effective and reduce side effects, but more research is needed before it's available.
research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential
17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.
research The 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Reduces Dyskinesia in a Rat Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Finasteride reduces movement issues in Parkinson's disease rats.
research Cutaneous Blood Flow: Use of Laser Doppler Velocimetry in Dermatology
Laser Doppler velocimetry is a valuable noninvasive tool for skin blood flow research in dermatology.
research Context-Dependent Effect of sPLA2-IIA Induced Proliferation on Murine Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Human Epithelial Cancer
sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
research Preventive and Therapeutic Efficacy of Finasteride and Dutasteride in TRAMP Mice
Dutasteride works better than finasteride for preventing and treating prostate cancer.
research An Accessible Pharmacodynamic Transcriptional Biomarker for Notch Target Engagement
Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
research Combination Therapy Profoundly Improved Skin Flap Survival by Modulating KATP Channels and Nitric Oxide
The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
research Hair Changes Due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results
The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.